POUR Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

pour

verb

ˈpȯr

Definition of pour

as in to stream

to cause to flow in a stream she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout

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as in to flow

to move in a stream water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam

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as in to rush

to flow out in great quantities or with force tears pouring down his cheeks

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as in to rain

to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds it's pouring outside, so you'd better take an umbrella

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as in to lavish

to give readily and in large quantities repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area

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Recent Examples of pour Floors are poured concrete, and there’s radiant heating underfoot. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2026 Numerous tributes also poured in for Wehr after his death was confirmed. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 The Panthers ranked 22nd in DVOA last season and poured resources into improving it this offseason. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 In a controversial move, Kim Kardashian poured herself into that iconic dress and wore it on the red carpet at the Met Gala in May 2022. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pour

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When Shanghai Fashion Week went fully digital, the South China Morning Post reported the entire lineup streamed through Alibaba’s Taobao Live, with viewers commenting on shows in real time and buying items while watching.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
When Shanghai Fashion Week went fully digital, its entire lineup streamed through Alibaba’s Taobao Live, opening a traditionally invite-only event to anyone with a phone.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of stream

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Turkey and Pakistan, with whom Riyadh signed a much-vaunted defence pact last month, aren’t rushing to help the Saudis out.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
But Amorrortu was held to 26 yards rushing on nine carries and completed 7 of 12 pass attempts for 81 yards.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rush

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When Russians discovered karaoke, thousands of venues sprang up, from cheap sushi joints to lavish establishments where an orchestra and backup singers accompanied anyone willing to step onto the stage and, for a few minutes, feel like a star.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The messages quickly took on a romantic tone, the lawsuit claims, all while the coach allegedly lavished the player with gifts, including direct payment of some $450 and AirPods worth another $400.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of lavish

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The policy is making the British glass industry more expensive than the cheap imports from China and Turkey which are flooding the market.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
The announcement came almost a week after parts of Connecticut experienced flash flooding on Sunday, which dropped more than 7 inches of rain over a short period of time on the shoreline and left many roads flooded.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of flood

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After poking fun at the 37-year-old, Bedard gushed at the chance to take the ice with Kane.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Williams launched into a homily on the beauty of that sequence, gushing with admiration not only for Walker’s hustle but also for the tenacity of the entire offensive line.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of gush

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While the Tomba del Gallo seems to have prioritized a calm experience, the Tomb of the Blue Demon likely precipitated feelings of disembodiment and disorientation.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The need for upgrades to campus infrastructure and the slow process of obtaining tax credits left the building program years behind schedule, precipitating a 2022 lawsuit.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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